shock removel help please

[Hksdrager7]

now how do i get the rears back on!!

 

[Ryuji]

What do you want to put back on ?
I think you can use the same method you use to put them off but in reverse...
"2x4" is your friend.

 

[Brooklynzson]

I've tried everything & it not coming out!!!!!!:frown:

 

[Brooklynzson]

Yes the 2x4 alone will not allow a stock length shock to be removed. The way I have done it has been to remove rear bolt on the upper A arm.
(See Attachments Photos)
Then I use the 2x4 with minimal effort to drop the suspension down and guide the shock out. Note I leave one of the 3 nuts on the top hat with 3-5 threads engaged to allow the shock to hang. It also serves to pull the shock out of the bottom bracket as you pull the suspension down.

You should also take a look at Larry Bastanza Post #3 it is a different approach but for the same reason he pointed out in Post #8.

Also I disconnect the sway bar and I'm assuming you have both the left and right front in the air (Or all four tires)

+1 on the 2x4 for the rear it makes all this a one man job!

Removal of Front or Rear does not involve any pry bars or spring compressors!

Did this & it came right out!

 

[DRIFTER]

While this is too late now as you have already got it off, I have a method that worked great. Although it is not as thought out as the 2x4, I literally just had the g/f stand on the brake rotor and all the assembly so to speak and push down on it. The front was a strong push and I could pull the shock out and as for the rears, well the drivers side I had to push with one hand, pull the shock with the other while she basically bounced for 20 seconds trying to get it low enough to get out. Although this seems way more effort, it is really rather simple. Oh the g/f only weighs 125 lbs so any one heavier would just make it that much easier. My bro just had to stand on it the first time we did it.

Is there a video demonstrating this. LOL

 

[whitebois]

Here is a great idea Posted originally by don templeton in response to someone with the same problem.

To reinstall the shocks you will run into the same dilemma.
You will need to force the hub and arm down to be able to get the shock in place.

I didn't use a board for this I made a tool that helps with this.
It is a bar welded to a flat plate with two holes for the wheel studs.

Mount the plate on the hub. Sit on the bar to move the assembly down and install the shock.

I live in San Jose. If you want to barrow my crude tool let me know.

Later,
Don

 

[latzke]

Remove the bracket that holds the speed sensor wire to the lower arm, then you can get the shock out from the bottom.

Very helpful, just barely enough clearance...but enough is enough. Thanks!

The way I have done it has been to remove rear bolt on the upper A arm.

I tried this before trying Larry's suggestion, but I was unable to remove the bolt. the brake line bracket that is welded to the chassis blocked the bolt from coming all the way out.